Take a closer look at nature with full-day camps designed for a preschooler's pace! Each day includes indoor and outdoor play, plenty of hands-on exploration, art, music, and quiet rest time.

Through the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individuals, partial scholarships are available for Maine residents who need financial assistance. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Dates and themes:

June 25-29 Habitat HeroesWe’ll flex our stewardship superpowers this week as we learn about native plants and habitat restoration, practice citizen science, and how to help wildlife at home.

July 16-20 Water WondersWhat animals live in and around the water? We’ll observe and compare the pond and marsh this week as we turn our attention to what makes aquatic habitats unique.

August 6-10 On the WingWho hasn’t wished they could fly? This week we will turn our attention skyward for a closer look at birds, bats, bees, butterflies, and moths!

August 20-24 Earth ArtThere is so much to discover at the intersection of science and art! This week we will experiment with different techniques and perspectives, all while creating our very own nature journals.

Our half-day camps provide a gentle introduction to camp for children ages three through five. We will spend each week learning about the plants and animals at Gilsland Farm through hands-on exploration, outdoor play, art, music, and more! Our daily adventures will foster an uderstanding of and appreciation for the natural world.

Through the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individuals, partial scholarships are available for Maine residents who need financial assistance. For more information, please call: (207) 781-2330, ext. 273 or email scholarships@maineaudubon.org. You may also download the Maine Audubon Financial Aid Form (pdf).

Dates and themes:

June 18-22 Naturalists in TrainingHow do naturalists see (and smell, touch, and hear) the world? What tools do scientists use to study nature? Wonder will abound this week as we explore all that Gilsland Farm has to offer.

July 9-13 Animal OppositesJust how big is a moose? What is it like to be nocturnal? From big to small and fast to slow, we’ll learn about and celebrate biodiversity this week.

July 23-27 Animal FamiliesHow do different animals grow up? Whether you’re a Piping Plover chick growing up on the beach or a honeybee with thousands of sisters, this week we’ll learn that animal families come in all shapes and sizes!

August 13-17 Terrific TreesFrom seed to sapling to tree to decomposing log, we’ll work together to discover the ways that trees provide animals with shelter and food throughout their life cycle.